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delmarrey · 18-02-2004, 01:07

In the near future I plan on the purchase of a new main sail and roller furling.

First, my question is should I go with a well-known sailmaker LIKE Hood or ?, having to deal over the phone or net. Or should I go with a local sailmaker that can stand on the vessel and look it over and make suggestions and/or comments for improvements.

Second, I kind of like the idea of a full batten main with the swiveling battslides. Has anyone had experience with these?

And third, I'm stuck between the Schaefer, Hood or Furlex furling rig. Which is the most dependable? I'm leaning towards the Furlex because of the forestay extrusion has no fasteners and a full-length internal stay bushing.

Your experience would be greatly appreciated!.........................._/)

18-02-2004, 01:07	#1
delmarrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Puget Sound, WA Boat: Choate 40 Posts: 3,921	New Sails In the near future I plan on the purchase of a new main sail and roller furling. First, my question is should I go with a well-known sailmaker LIKE Hood or ?, having to deal over the phone or net. Or should I go with a local sailmaker that can stand on the vessel and look it over and make suggestions and/or comments for improvements. Second, I kind of like the idea of a full batten main with the swiveling battslides. Has anyone had experience with these? And third, I'm stuck between the Schaefer, Hood or Furlex furling rig. Which is the most dependable? I'm leaning towards the Furlex because of the forestay extrusion has no fasteners and a full-length internal stay bushing. Your experience would be greatly appreciated!.........................._/)